<p>Position Summary</p> <p>Under the supervision of the administrative staff, this position is responsible for historical interpretation for visitors at the Reed School Historic Site, and for daily operations support activities.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Mastering provided tour guide information and adding to your knowledge through additional reading and study. Interpreting this information to the public. </li><li>Greet guests to the site an provide them with a site tour and/or historical information. </li><li>Providing high quality customer service to the public regarding the Reed School Historic Site. </li><li>Providing accurate information about the Site's layout, programs, products, and the Wisconsin Historical Society. </li><li>Cleaning of displays, desks, windows, floors as needed. </li></ul> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Pay is $14.00 per hour with a weekend differential of 80 cents per hour. This classification is in schedule and class 18-00.</p> <p>Please note this is a Limited Term Employment position so it does not include paid time off or benefits upon hire.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <p>A criminal background check will be conducted by WHS prior to an offer of employment to determine if the circumstances of any conviction may be related to the job.</p> <p>This is a Limited Term Employment (LTE) position and limited to 1,039 hours. This position will be part time and average 12 - 16 hours per week.</p> <p>Wisconsin residency is required for Limited Term Employment positions.</p> <p>Limited Term Employment (LTE) positions are not civil service classified positions, do not give any rights to permanent civil service classified positions and do not lead to permanent status.</p> <p>WHS does not sponsor work visas. Any appointment made will be contingent on the applicant being able to prove valid status to work in the United States.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Ability to learn Reed School and related history and impart knowledge to visitors in an engaging way. </li><li>Ability to relate professionally and pleasantly to visitors and other staff. </li><li>Knowledge of site and policies. </li><li>Skills in basic arithmetic (math) </li><li>Ability to record data </li><li>Basic computer skills </li><li>Ability to meet physical demands of position: lifting objects up to 35lbs, several hour stretches of continuous standing, stooping </li><li>Ability to work weekends and evenings. </li></ul> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process. Then, you will access your existing account or to create a new account if you don't have an account. Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.</p> <p>Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. For instructions on developing your resume and letter of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, click here.</p> <p>Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process.</p> <p>We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.</p> <p>Questions can be directed to dawn.garcia@wisconsinhistory.org or (608) 264-6670</p> <p>Please see the Frequently Asked Questions for general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance.</p> <p>Deadline to Apply</p> <p>Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.</p>